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Craftsman 917.27340

The Craftsman 917.27340 is a 2004 lawn tractor from the LT 1000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 501cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment with a manual lift and uses mid PTO with a manual clutch. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 230 CCA and negative ground.
Craftsman 917.27340lawn tractor2004Briggs & Stratton 31P777hydrostatic transmission42 inch mower deckAYPCraftsman lawn tractor
Power18 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27340

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27340

Engine

Type:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Model:Briggs & Stratton 31P777
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Sparkplug:Champion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke:3.56x3.062 inches (90 x 78 mm)
Displacement:501 cc (30.6 ci)
Oil capacity:1.25 qts (1.2 L)
Power (gross):18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts:12

General

Type:Lawn tractor
Year:2004
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Series:LT 1000 Series
Steering:Manual steering
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:AYP
Operator station:Open operator station

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:28
Battery CCA:230
Battery Group:U1R
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:3 (battery), 5 (headlights)

Attachments

Belt:AYP 144959
Type:mid-mount Craftsman, 2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck:42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:42 inches (106 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Peerless LTH2000

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:18x9.5-8
Front tire:15x6.0-6
Lawn/turf rear:18x9.5-8
Lawn/turf front:15x6.0-6

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:manual
Location:Mid PTO